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Personality Disorders
Summary of Personality Disorders
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Psychology
Graduate
04/14/2010

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Paranoid
Definition
Suspiciousness and mistrust of others; tendency to see self as blameless; on guard for perceived attacks by others
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Schizoid
Definition
Impaired social relationships; inability and lack of desire to form attachments to others
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Schizotypal
Definition
Peculiar thought patterns; oddities of perception and speech that interfere with communication and social interaction
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Histrionic
Definition
Self-dramatization; over concern with attractiveness; tendency to irritability and temper outbursts if attention seeking is frustrated
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Narcissistic
Definition
Grandiosity; preoccupation with receiving attention; self-promoting; lack of empathy
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Antisocial
Definition
Lack of moral or ethical development; inability to follow approved models of behavior; deceitfulness; shameless manipulation of others; history of conduct problems as a child
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Borderline
Definition
Impulsiveness; inappropriate anger, drastic mood shifts; chronic feelings of boredom; attempts at self-mutilation or suicide
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Avoidant
Definition
Hypersensitivity to rejection or social derogation; shyness; insecurity in social interaction and initiating relationships
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Dependent
Definition
Difficulty in separating in relationships; discomfort at being alone; subordination of needs in order to keep others involved in a relationship; indecisiveness
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Obsessive-compulsive
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Excessive concern with order, rules, and trivial details; perfectionistic; lack of expressiveness and warmth; difficulty in relaxing and having fun.
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